Forum

9th March at 19:57
The extra 10ml of whisky in the ratios really helps as its not as bold as the gin inthe original but works well
Loïc Pierre’s Avatar Loïc Pierre
6th March at 21:23
Tried with bourbon, very enjoyable...
Sally Morgan’s Avatar Sally Morgan
1st March at 19:38
As the man himself has pointed out there aren't too many Welsh themed cocktails. So swap the whisky for Penderyn and switch to yellow chartreuse and you'll have yourself a 'St David's harpist ' just in time for St David's day - phew! Both versions pretty tasty
Greg W’s Avatar Greg W
2nd January at 03:02
The Last Word is one of my favorite cocktails, but I find this to be superior. I stick to the specs and feel it benefits from a good long shake. I have tried it with more expensive Irish whiskeys but find regular Jameson works quite well. Excellent work Mr. Difford.
John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
9th March at 11:25
Agreed, this was one of my earlier Last Word experiments, and it really works. Jameson black barrel is the Irish whiskey that I most often have in house, and it works great here.
Caspian Berggren’s Avatar Caspian Berggren
16th December 2024 at 18:37
I think you're going to have to use a pretty flavorful whisky if you want to notice it. Probably prefer a Last Word over this but it's definitely not bad.
Shay Dabush’s Avatar Shay Dabush
18th September 2024 at 20:28
I like it better than The Last Word, but agree with many of the comments below - the whisky is hard to notice.
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
23rd August 2024 at 15:26
We love this, so bravo! And we think it does well with Mezcal in place of the Whiskey. In which case it may be an "il trovadore de Zacatecas".
Joel Tunnah’s Avatar Joel Tunnah
5th August 2024 at 20:03
It's pretty good as is, but for me it's a bit too overpowered with Chartreuse and Maraschino.
I like this better:
1.5 oz Irish whiskey
0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
0.5 oz Maraschino Liquor
0.5 oz Lime juice.
Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
20th July 2024 at 03:24
Had no Chartreuse, used Liquore Strega and Dolin Génépy split 50/50. Exceptional!
John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
9th March at 11:31
Sounds worth trying! I’m out of Chartreuse and the price is crazy these days! After the “great Chartreuse crisis of ‘21” the price gouging buggers have never dropped the price back down again. 😡
Pekka Savolainen’s Avatar Pekka Savolainen
8th May 2024 at 13:18
Chartreuse is really overpowering. As hard as I try, can’t taste whisky.
Joel Tunnah’s Avatar Joel Tunnah
5th August 2024 at 20:06
There's just too much of it in this recipe. See my comment above.
Yorey C’s Avatar Yorey C
29th July 2024 at 22:40
i think you usually pick irish and canadian whisky for mildness
Deyan Kavrakov’s Avatar Deyan Kavrakov
20th January 2024 at 10:07
We are Last Word(and variations) connoisseurs, but I think, this is one of the best cocktails by Simon Difford. It is really exceptional. Thank you!
John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
16th January 2024 at 11:36
An all time favourite. Easy five stars.
Richard Elgar’s Avatar Richard Elgar
30th November 2023 at 23:20
I'm making this tonight in honor of Shane MacGowan's death. Seems appropriately named, and appropriately boozy. Delicious too!
william  dennehy’s Avatar william dennehy
25th October 2023 at 23:42
Simply fantastic. A regular favorite of mine.
Ignacy Szczupal’s Avatar Ignacy Szczupal
19th October 2022 at 20:42
A few months ago, I would have considered this cocktail excellent. After these few months on Difford's guide, my expectations are much higher. Impressive work.
Kelley Reece’s Avatar Kelley Reece
25th May 2022 at 03:50
For those fearful of the quantity of chartreuse in this recipe, your bravery will be rewarded when trying this recipe!! Chartreuse is an acquired and intense taste. Personally, I am apprehensive of any recipe that calls for more than 15 mL of the stuff. However, I tried this recipe on a whim because it stood out from the vast array of Manhattan or old fashioned riffs when searching for rye nightcaps. This is going in my “best of” cocktail notebook.
26th April 2022 at 03:30
This is a really good cocktail. I've been making mine with Jameson Black Barrel, and have somehow got confused and been using lemon juice instead of lime. I'll sort that out, but I can report that lemon works well. I also tend to prefer my cocktails sweetish, and its seemed just perfect with an added maraschino cherry.
Patxiku  HARAMENDY’s Avatar Patxiku HARAMENDY
11th March 2022 at 18:38
Ouff... great cocktail !!!
Even better than the Last Word!
Nathalie O'Flynn’s Avatar Nathalie O'Flynn
21st February 2022 at 17:42
Starting St Patrick’s day early (practicing) I added chilled water as it is what I learned here that it’s the right thing to add when using spirits such as Chartreuse, Maraschino liqueur or Bénédictine, and it really works.
Brandon John’s Avatar Brandon John
20th January 2022 at 23:36
One of my new favourites on here. Just got better and better.
Tom W’s Avatar Tom W
3rd July 2021 at 21:39
Have to agree with the comments here, this is great both in terms of taste and looks - the combination of lime and chartreuse works well.
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
29th March 2021 at 23:59
Had this today before dinner. This is perfect. Great balance and really like the use of the Irish Whiskey. I used Bushmills Original.
JOHN WUORINEN’s Avatar JOHN WUORINEN
18th March 2021 at 15:18
I enjoyed a Dublin Minstrel on St Patrick's Day. Well balanced and delicious. Well, constructed, Difford's!
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
18th March 2021 at 16:34
Thanks!
Marie-Therese Straus’ Avatar Marie-Therese Straus
18th March 2021 at 00:27
Made this for Saint Patrick's Day with Jameson as the whiskey and was very pleased not only with the fresh, springlike flavours but the lovely pale green colour of the drink.

Initially, I held back a bit on the Maraschino, as I find this can sometimes overpower a drink, but, after tasting the cocktail before shaking, I added the rest in as it really does need that much to help temper the lime juice and add floral character. Overall, I found this a lovely, really well-balanced drink.
Matthew French’s Avatar Matthew French
29th August 2020 at 23:08
Necessity being the mother of invention, not having Irish whiskey, I used a single Highland malt. I call it Facal Eile, which is Scots Gaelic for Another Word